JIMMY CARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

JIMMY CARTER MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the ALBUQUERQUE school district, located in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 1,079 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 77 teachers, JIMMY CARTER MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

JIMMY CARTER MIDDLE School, located in the South Valley of Albuquerque, New Mexico, serves as a key educational institution within the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school is named in honor of the 39th President of the United States and is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic achievement, personal growth, and community responsibility among its middle school student body. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for the transition to high school by building foundational skills in core subjects while offering elective opportunities that cater to diverse student interests.

Beyond the classroom, JIMMY CARTER MIDDLE School emphasizes the importance of a supportive school culture. The administration and faculty focus on providing a structured environment where students can develop social-emotional skills, leadership abilities, and a sense of belonging. The school’s location in the 87105 zip code places it as a central hub for families in the area, often engaging with the community through school events, extracurricular activities, and partnerships that strive to enhance the overall middle school experience for its diverse population of learners.

For more information, contact JIMMY CARTER MIDDLE at (505) 880-3744 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8901 BLUEWATER NW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87105
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JIMMY CARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 1,079 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
ALBUQUERQUE
Total Students:
1,079
Teachers:
77.85
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,079 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JIMMY CARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 84% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
84.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
5.6%
White
4.6%
Black or African American
2.7%
Two or more races
1.9%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.